A recipe for Baked Funfetti Doughnuts with an option of vanilla and/or chocolate glaze to celebrate #BacktoSchoolTreats! These easy, baked doughnuts have sprinkles throughout the batter AND over the glaze for twice the fun!
Disclosure: I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #BacktoSchoolTreats week recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
#BacktoSchoolTreats
Summer is winding down, and we are celebrating with #BacktoSchoolTreats hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 30 bloggers will be sharing 100+ fantastic recipes for both parents and kids, with breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks to get you back in the school routine. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts
I am kicking off #BacktoSchoolTreats with a recipe for Baked Funfetti Doughnuts! The batter is not only studded with Sweets & Treats Sugar Cone Mix, but the tops are covered in the Quin Sprinkles: ABC 123 to help incorporate the Back to School theme. These doughnuts were also made with Dixie Crystals Granulated Sugar and Taylor & Colledge Vanilla Bean Paste.
To create a light, cake-like texture, mix the batter until just combined with no streaks or lumps. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles (DO NOT USE NONPAREILS– they will bleed their color easily and stain the batter). The easiest way to fill the (well-greased) pan is to transfer the batter to a piping bag or large ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. You can also gently spoon the batter in until each cavity is 2/3 full. Don’t have a doughnut pan? Use a mini muffin pan to make doughnut bites- the cooking time may vary.
Bake until puffed and barely golden. The tops should spring back when lightly touched. Allow the Baked Funfetti Doughnuts to rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing. This will make them easier to move without the risk of sticking to the pan or crumbling. Top with desired glaze and even more sprinkles once the doughnuts have cooled to room temperature.
These Baked Funfetti Doughnuts are best within a few hours of baking. Even in an airtight container, they will become a sticky mess after a day.
Looking for more baked doughnut recipes? Try Cinnamon Roll Donuts, Baked S’mores Doughnuts, and Whole Wheat Baked Strawberry Doughnuts.
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Flahavan’s is giving one winner an oat prize package including a jar for overnight oats and a selection of Rolled Oats, Quick to Cook Oats, and Steel Cut Oats.
Ireland’s oldest family-owned food business is situated at the family mill in the Southeast of Ireland. Flahavan’s can trace its oat milling history back to 1785 and its expertise in producing naturally creamy oatmeal back over 230 years. A seven-generation family business, Flahavan’s is the bestselling oatmeal brand in Ireland, where people eat more oatmeal per capita than anywhere else in the world. Flahavan’s is a founding member of Origin Green, the first-ever national initiative to mandate 100% sustainability for food exports.
Thank you to #BacktoSchoolTreats Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Sweets & Treats, Torani, Taylor & Colledge, and Flahavan’s for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BacktoSchoolTreats giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning.
Five (5) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. Winners have 48 hours to respond once chosen, or they forfeit the prize and alternate winner(s) will be chosen. The #BacktoSchoolTreats Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #BacktoSchoolTreats posts or entry.
Check out these #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes from our Bloggers:
Back to School Breakfasts:
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts from Tara’s Multicultural Table
Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins from Comfortably Domestic
Breakfast Cookies from Home Sweet Homestead
Brioche Bread Pudding from Simply Healthyish
Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Granola from Family Around the Table
Chocolate Malt Waffles from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Coconut Oatmeal Breakfast Bars from The Beard and The Baker
Homemade Honey Buns from The Domestic Kitchen
Nutella Waffles with Strawberry Syrup from The Redhead Baker
Oatmeal Pear Bars from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
PB&J Overnight Oats from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Peaches and Maple Crunch Breakfast Jars from My Sweet Zepol
Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins from The Spiffy Cookie
Triple Berry Overnight French Toast from The Nifty Foodie
Back to School Snacks:
Lavender Rice Krispie Treats from Nik Snacks
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars from Simple and Savory
Back to School Desserts:
‘Ah! Sunflower’ Cupcakes from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Almond Joy Cupcakes from Daily Dish Recipes
Back-to-School Sundae from Our Good Life
Caramel Apple Back to School Cupcakes from Big Bear’s Wife
Caramel Apple Dip from The Mandatory Mooch
Chocolate Cupcakes with PB Fluff Buttercream from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies from Jen Around the World
Chocolate Pudding & Caramel Parfait from Girl Abroad
Oatmeal Cream Pie Layer Cake from Love and Confections
Vanilla Bean Pudding Pops from Hardly A Goddess
Back to School Drinks:
Caramel Apple Iced Tea from For the Love of Food
Dairy-Free Apple Pie Smoothie from Frugal & Fit
Iced Apple Ginger Ale from Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Iced Salted Caramel Latte from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts Recipe
Adapted from Life’s Ambrosia
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts
Ingredients
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar preferably Dixie Crystals
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract preferably Taylor and Colledge
- 1/4-1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles preferably Sweets & Treats
Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted, preferably Dixie Crystals
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract preferably Taylor & Colledge
Chocolate Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract preferably Taylor & Colledge
- Additional sprinkles for topping preferably Sweets & Treats
Instructions
To make the Baked Funfetti Doughnuts:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease 2-3 doughnut pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, butter, and vanilla paste or extract. Mix into the flour mixture just until incorporated with no lumps. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into prepared doughnut pans. Each cavity should be about 2/3 full.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
To make the vanilla glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more milk.
- Immediately dip the tops of a few cooled doughnuts into the glaze and top with sprinkles. Allow to set briefly before serving.
To make the chocolate glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth. If too thick, add a little more milk. If too loose, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Immediately dip the tops of the doughnuts in the glaze and top with sprinkles. Allow to set briefly before serving.
Hannah Lewis says
Stoppp this is SO cute! What a fun idea for school time 🙂
Tara says
Thanks!
Wendy Klik says
Loving the heart pan. When I do buy a donut pan I am going to look for that one.
Tara says
We love the heart pan! It is slightly more difficult to get the doughnuts out, but not too bad as long as I remember to grease well.
Terri Steffes says
I just got a donut pan and I haven’t used it yet. I cannot wait to make some donuts. Your funfetti donuts would be a family pleaser!
Barrie Mooney says
These are adorable- my kids would adore them, and I’d be a hero for the first day of school- we shall see…
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
I have those same ABCs sprinkles, and I’ve decided to make these for my son’s first day at his new school! Thanks!
Kirsten/Comfortably Domestic says
Baked doughnuts are a big hit in our house. My boys would love your funfetti version with All of the Sprinkles! How fun!
Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers says
These doughnuts look so delicious. I haven’t tried making doughnuts at home, mostly because I don’t like to fry in grease. My youngest son would love them.
Jennifer Clark says
We love breakfast and treats here. Must get a doughnut pan!
Karen says
These are so adorable! I bet the kids loved them. I need to break out my doughnut pan!
Melissa Griffiths says
We’re a big donut family-these are so fun!
Nicole says
How cute! I love your donut pans… and these donuts are SO cute!
Samantha says
I love these so much! I must get a doughnut pan so I can make them too!
April Tuell says
One can never have to many sprinkles! 🙂 I’ve put it off way to long, I NEED a donut pan.
Anne Lawton says
These look so good! They are the perfect back to school treat!
Christie says
These are super fun!! Those sprinkles are too adorable. I love me a good cake donut.